Chocolate Avocado Mousse Delight (Printable)

Silky chocolate dessert with ripe avocados and cocoa for a creamy, dairy-free indulgence.

# What You Need:

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01 - 2 large ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy)
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or agave syrup
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Optional Toppings

07 - Fresh berries
08 - Shaved dark chocolate
09 - Toasted nuts such as sliced almonds or hazelnuts
10 - Coconut flakes

# Directions:

01 - Place avocados, cocoa powder, plant-based milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt into a food processor or high-speed blender.
02 - Blend ingredients until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa powder quantity, blending again if necessary.
04 - Spoon the mousse evenly into serving glasses or bowls.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance texture before serving.
06 - Garnish with selected fresh berries, dark chocolate shavings, toasted nuts, or coconut flakes prior to serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and decadent, but you're actually eating whole foods with zero guilt afterward.
  • Ready in 10 minutes with no baking, blending, or complicated techniques to worry about.
  • Works for nearly every dietary preference—vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, naturally sweet without processed sugar.
02 -
  • The avocado must be truly ripe, not just green—a hard avocado will give you a gritty texture instead of that silky smoothness that makes this special.
  • Don't skip the sea salt, even as a pinch. It's the secret that transforms chocolate-flavored mousse into something that tastes restaurant-quality and makes people ask what they're eating.
03 -
  • If using Dutch-process cocoa powder instead of natural, you'll get a deeper, more sophisticated chocolate flavor that feels almost mysterious—it's worth seeking out if you make this regularly.
  • Chill your serving glasses or bowls before spooning in the mousse. This keeps the texture perfect and makes the whole experience feel intentional and special, not rushed.
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